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Dundee Heritage Trust - 100 Years of the RRS Discovery

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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14 Aug 2025 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Dundee Heritage Trust - 100 Years of the RRS Discovery" was led by the National Oceanography Centre, a public authority located in Southampton, United Kingdom. The contract is within the services industry category, particularly concerning museum services, and is situated in Dundee, UK. The process is currently at the award stage, having been awarded to Dundee Industrial Heritage SCIO, with the contract period running from 29th July 2025 to 31st October 2025. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, meaning it was executed without competition, making it a specialised contract award directly aligned with event planning services.

This tender presents growth opportunities in the cultural and event management sectors, especially for businesses involved in museum services and public event planning. Companies with expertise in logistics for public events, venue coordination, and community engagement strategies would find this contract particularly suitable. The focus on providing inclusive and accessible events also highlights a demand for services that can enhance the community’s interaction with cultural events, positioning similar SMEs and VCSEs to leverage their unique competencies in delivering value to significant public celebrations like this centennial event.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dundee Heritage Trust - 100 Years of the RRS Discovery

Notice Description

To mark the 100th anniversary of the RRS Discovery, arrangements have been made for a public event hosted at the museum in Dundee. The museum will provide the venue and deliver a programme aligned with its existing operations and curatorial expertise. The provision includes: Venue hire Waived ticketing to support accessibility for schools and community groups Coach access Other essential event-related services This arrangement ensures the effective delivery of a culturally significant event, supporting inclusive participation and alignment with the museum's programming and logistical capabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05879c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048632-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,710 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUNDEE INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SCIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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